The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum - View Single Post - Revised Rules and Criteria for Gaming in Rohan

Bêthberry · 09-24-2003, 01:36 PM

Hello Undoriel,

and welcome to the Barrow Downs. The short answer to your question is that, yes, we ask that everyone new to RPG at the Downs participate in at least one game in The Shire. Why? Because we have found that, in the past, many gamers, even experienced gamers, did not always understand how games are developed here. There are many styles of RPGing, some of which are not appropriate or suitable to this site and we are particularly proud of the quality of writing done for our games.

However, before you run off, let me explain in a bit more detail that, if you are eager to do a bit of role playing at a more advanced level, you can post at The White Horse Inn in Rohan. Anyone can post at The Horse as long as they demonstrate at least the minimum standard of writing expected for The Shire. So, I invite you to read over the White Horse thread, create a character in keeping with its timeframe, and join the writers of the Mark there. Posting at the Horse is a good way to develope games that can spin off, so if you are interested in eventually running games, that's an option for you.

Games in The Shire are short, typically six to eight weeks, and once you successfully finish one, you will be eligible to join the list of Rohan game players.

I look forward to seeing your gaming here at the Barrow Downs.

Bêthberry

09-24-2003, 01:36 PM	#12
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Hello Undoriel, and welcome to the Barrow Downs. The short answer to your question is that, yes, we ask that everyone new to RPG at the Downs participate in at least one game in The Shire. Why? Because we have found that, in the past, many gamers, even experienced gamers, did not always understand how games are developed here. There are many styles of RPGing, some of which are not appropriate or suitable to this site and we are particularly proud of the quality of writing done for our games. However, before you run off, let me explain in a bit more detail that, if you are eager to do a bit of role playing at a more advanced level, you can post at The White Horse Inn in Rohan. Anyone can post at The Horse as long as they demonstrate at least the minimum standard of writing expected for The Shire. So, I invite you to read over the White Horse thread, create a character in keeping with its timeframe, and join the writers of the Mark there. Posting at the Horse is a good way to develope games that can spin off, so if you are interested in eventually running games, that's an option for you. Games in The Shire are short, typically six to eight weeks, and once you successfully finish one, you will be eligible to join the list of Rohan game players. I look forward to seeing your gaming here at the Barrow Downs. Bêthberry __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.